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5,090 ft
Distance
398 ft
Climb
-1 ft
Descent
00:10:34
Avg time
397 ft
Altitude change
2,062 ft
Altitude min
2,459 ft
Altitude max
2,062 ft
Altitude start
2,459 ft
Altitude end
7.803%
Grade
-0.957%
Grade max
16.779%
Grade min
4,939 ft
Distance climb
69 ft
Distance down
83 ft
Distance flat
00:10:34
Avg time

Flagpole Access Road Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Gravel Bike
    • Adaptive Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Coutlee Plateau
    Merritt, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
  • Local Popularity
    85 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 40 in E-Biking
    • 75 in Trail Running
    • 95 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Dirt/Gravel Road
  • Bike Type
    AM, XC, Gravel, Adaptive MTB
  • Direction
    Both Directions[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Both Directions for Gravel Biking
  • Climb Difficulty
    Blue
  • Physical Rating
    Easy
  • Season
    Feb-Dec
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed

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Flagpole Access Road is a 2 km popular dirt/gravel road trail located near Merritt British Columbia. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a easy overall physical rating with a 121 m blue climb. On average it takes 10 minutes to complete this trail.

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  • 8 miles avg distance
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  • Last: Jul 10, 2026
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Flagpole Access Road Trail Reports

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Jul 28, 2026 @ 7:12am (America/Vancouver)
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Aug 30, 2025 @ 10:49am
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Apr 6, 2025 @ 11:59am
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Jun 9, 2024 @ 11:06am
Jun 9, 2024
Gates locked, but you can go under or around
Jan 29, 2024 @ 5:28am
Jan 29, 2024
3 closed & locked gates on main access road since the closure of Norgaards ReadyMix. Spring melt in full force - Snow, slush, mud everywhere
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        Frequently Asked Questions About Flagpole Access Road

        Where is Flagpole Access Road located?
        Flagpole Access Road is located in Coutlee Plateau, Merritt, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Coutlee Plateau trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 50.11895, -120.79423.
        What is the elevation gain for Flagpole Access Road?
        Flagpole Access Road has 398 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 1 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,062 ft to 2,459 ft.
        Is Flagpole Access Road a point to point trail?
        Flagpole Access Road is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        How long is Flagpole Access Road?
        Flagpole Access Road is 5,090 ft long. The trail type is dirt/gravel road.
        Are dogs allowed on Flagpole Access Road?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Flagpole Access Road. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        When is the best time of year to ride Flagpole Access Road?
        Based on activity log data, the most popular months to ride Flagpole Access Road are:
        • July (7 activities)
        • March (5 activities)
        • April (4 activities)
        Check the reports page for current trail conditions.
        How do I access Flagpole Access Road? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Flagpole Access Road are: View all parking locations in the area.
        How long does it take to ride Flagpole Access Road?
        Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 12 minutes to ride Flagpole Access Road. The trail is 5,090 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
        How busy is Flagpole Access Road?
        Flagpole Access Road is a very popular trail. There have been 283 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 301 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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